Advanced Technology Development for Future UV Missions

About the role

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemistry and physics necessary for Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to improve detectors and optics.
• Interact with collaborators at JPL, Caltech, U of Colorado, Columbia, and other institutions.
• Contribute to the team's expansion into new directions.
• Publish results in technical refereed journals and present results in technical conferences.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), Foreign National eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status, or Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have:

• Experience in developing chemistry and physics necessary for ALD to improve detectors and optics.
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to the team's expansion into new directions.
• Strong publication record in technical refereed journals and presentation skills at technical conferences.

Skills

Preferred skills include:

• Experience with Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD).
• Knowledge of materials science and nanotechnology.
• Experience in developing high-performance optical coatings.
• Ability to conduct research in UV technologies.

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

• One- to three-year fellowships.
• Opportunities to engage in ongoing NASA research projects.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Contact Information

For questions about this opportunity, please email npp@orau.org.

Point of Contact

Mikeala